Ziler Architects established its offices in 1994, and incorporated in 1998. Our success is directly related to our commitment to our clients. We strive to meet the objectives of the project while designing a facility that is not only functional but cost effective as well.

Ziler Architects was founded on the belief that the client is the most significant member of our team. The involvement of our client at all levels of design is a crucial part of the success of the project. Including our client on our design team enables us to deliver a product that will meet their objectives and time schedules while maintaining their proposed budgets.

The knowledge that our staff possesses permits us to design complex projects for our clients and also to provide help with site selection and feasibility studies. Ziler Architects can offer along with traditional architecture design, a wide range of services that include space planning, programming, interior design, construction administration, property management assistance, facility planning & management, forensic architecture, expert witness, roof and waterproofing consultation.

Our clients include not only local community but also national and international corporations, privately held companies and governmental agencies at local, state and federal levels. Our work is diversified and encompasses a variety of industries. We have provided Architectural Services for Major Oil Companies, National Corporations, Governmental Bodies, Medical Groups, Religious Organizations, Financial Institutions and Educational Agencies, to name a few.

As lead designer, James Ziler worked on more than 500 projects for the public sector, including, but not limited to, Livingston, Lafayette, St. Martin and Evangeline Parish School Boards, Lafayette, Jefferson Davis, and Acadia Parish Governments, Federal Bureau of Investigation, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration, U.S Social Security Administration, and Louisiana Office of Facility Planning and Control.

The design team assembled includes architects, interns and associate personnel capable of providing specific, accurate client satisfaction. The Ziler team is individually competent to perform their task and service for client specific needs.

Our goal is to provide a client fulfilling, successful and sustaining project.​